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The Digest:

Rescued kidnap victims, including UTME candidates abducted along the Taraku–Otukpo road in Benue State, have recounted four days of torture, hunger, and inhumane treatment. An 18-year-old victim said kidnappers collected his N8,000, beat them, and denied them food: "We only drank dirty water." Another victim said they were given only garri and salt. Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed that eight of the 13 rescued were UTME candidates and urged JAMB to reschedule their exams.

Key Points:
  • Victims endured beatings, dirty water, and starvation for four days.
  • Kidnappers demanded N10 million ransom per victim.
  • One family paid N3.4 million plus supplies worth N33,000.
  • Governor Alia confirmed eight UTME candidates among the rescued.
  • JAMB continues to deny that any UTME candidates were involved.
The traumatised students now await JAMB's decision on rescheduling their missed examinations.

Sources: Daily Trust